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Archive for January, 2008
Vanessa Paradis’ NRJ Performance
Posted in Music Award, Performance on the January 31, 2008
Johnny Depp’s wife, singer Vanessa Paradis, performed at the 2008 NRJ Music Awards which was held last Saturday in Cannes, France. And when I say performed, I mean she sucked big time. Not only did she totally lip synched her song but she pretty much did like Britney Spears on her VMA performance. Vanessa meandered around the stage so lethargically that it can pretty much put anyone to sleep.
This should serve as a lesson to anyone to not do drugs before any performance. I don’t care what anyone says. You don’t act like that unless you happen to be on drugs.
Is Britney Spears Broke?
Posted in Britney Spears, Rumor on the January 30, 2008
There doesn’t seem to be a light at the end of her tunnel any time soon. Britney keeps heading father and farther down….apparently into debt.
Seems she doesn’t have the cash flow she ought to have. She was at a local drug store in San Fernando Valley, her American Express card was declined. She argued with her companions about who had the money to cover the tab, and finally Sam Lufti paid.
That wasn’t the end of her spree, though. She still ran to the Beverly Hills Hotel, a Mercedes dealership, and the mall. No word on what she was doing at the dealership, but we can only hope she was buying some clothes at the mall!
Rihanna’s NRJ Awards Performance
Posted in Hit Song, Music Award, Music Festivals, Music People, Rihanna on the January 29, 2008
Rihanna performed her latest hit song ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ at the 2008 NRJ Music Awards where she also picked up the award for International Song of the Year. The Barbados babe worked her magic in fluorescent tank tops and plaid skinny jeans. There’s also some amazing choreography from a bunch of break dancers. Now that is how you bring down the house and bring it down rocking. Everyone knows that 2007 was Rihanna’s year but it looks like 2008 is still going to be going to her. There’s absolutely no beating her – not even by Janet Jackson. Rihanna is queen!
Paula and Randy Performance is a Go
Posted in Duet, Live Music, New Single, Paula Abdul, Performance, Song, Video on the January 29, 2008
It is most definitely on! Paula Abdul is going to perform her new song at the Super Bowl next weekend. But in a wise move, her big comeback will be pre-taped! Oh, thank God! However, if you want to catch her and Randy Jackson record their performance “live”, you can do so by heading to Fox Studios in Los Angeles on January 27. Their arrival times are 12 PM and 3 PM and the minimum age to attend is 12 and all tickets are free! If you choose to attend, you can watch Paula record her new song ‘Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow’, be in their music video and take part in Super Bowl history.
Joss Stone “not bothered”
Posted in Joss Stone, Music People, News, Performance on the January 28, 2008
Critics and fans alike panned singer Joss Stone, following an infamous display at the Brits in 2007, as she unveiled a new haircut and an American accent. However, although she now admits to being shocked at the response, Stone says in a new interview that she’s not really bothered.
At the end of the day, I don’t give a f**k if people have a problem with my accent. That’s all I can say about it. The words I say do not change”, she explained. “If the way that it sounds is skew-whiff and you don’t like it, don’t listen. I’m not being a cruel person by sounding a different way.”
The singer has seen her pop profile and album sales plummet in the UK since being relaunched for last year’s “Introducing Joss Stone” album. However, her fan base in the USA, where the record was made, remains steady.
Speaking about the backlash, she continued: “I made my album with a bunch of Americans. When people go to Australia for two weeks they come back sounding Australian - but the whole world doesn’t turn round and say, ‘Well, f**k you.’ Which is basically what England had done. Obviously not everybody in England. But the big press people. They were just like, ‘You know what? We’ve decided we don’t like you anymore.’
I always though Joss was such a polite and innocent type of girl. Oh well, fair enough.
Busta Pleads Guilty
Posted in Busta Rhymes, Rapper, Scandal on the January 26, 2008
Busta Rhymes has just pleaded guilty to all four charges against him which included two assault charges and one DUI. The rapper did a 180 on his not guilty pleas and took a plea deal. For the two assault charges stemming from incidents last year, he was promised three years probation, served concurrently. Busta will serve a year in jail if he violates the probation. An order of protection was also issued for the victims of his assault. His sentencing will take place on March 18.
For the DUI, Busta will pay $750 fine and enroll in a drunk driving program. For the last charge of driving with a suspended license, he will have to give up his driver’s license for 6 months.
Lil Wayne Gets Busted Again
Posted in Life Style, Lil Wayne, Rapper, Rumor, Scandal, Singers on the January 26, 2008
Rapper Lil Wayne has been busted again by authorities in Arizona early Wednesday morning when his tour bus was pulled over and searched by US Border Patrol. The Drug Enforcement Agency was even called in and everything. The rapper is being held in a Yuma, Arizona jail on three felony counts for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotics. This is his second arrest in a mere three months. You would think that he would learn something from the first time – or at least wait a year or until the first one gets forgotten. Tsk.
50 Cent Goes to Sundance
Posted in 50 Cent, Hollywood, Movies, Music People, Performance on the January 26, 2008
The Sundance Film Festival is supposed to be all about independent films. But recently, it’s all gone Hollywood. Apparently, going indie is the new black. A recent sign of the times that the film fest is going Hollywood is that 50 Cent was spotted giving a performance for Sundance fans. Who knew that you could bring gangta to Utah? Apparently, the rapper knew that it could be done. All that’s missing from that party were the bottles of bubbly. But if they really wanted to go all Hollywood for Sundance, they could have gotten Diddy… or Kanye West! Bring back the rivalry!
Badu Fro
Posted in Badu Fro, Grammy Awards, Hip-Hop, LL Cool J, Rapper on the January 23, 2008
Grammy Award winning singer Erykah Badu was spotted as she arrived in the Caribbean on Thursday sporting a big fro. Erykah is being featured along with rapper LL Cool J at ‘Recognize! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture’. It’s the first exhibition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery to examine the influence of the hip hop music and style on American culture. The exhibit will open of February 8 and run through October 26. That’s a long time to see their mugs on display, no? But I can’t argue with the artists that they chose. I wonder who else in featured.
Paula and Randy’s Singalong
Posted in Album Release, American Idol, Divas, Duet, New Single, Song on the January 22, 2008
The American Idol judges took advantage of some time away from Simon and decided to pair up for a single on Randy’s new album. Fans are enthusiatic about the song, which they debuted on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. They can’t wait for Simon to hear it.
Paula says, “He’s going to be sick. He’ll be sick all season.”
The two decided that the single “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow” was the perfect song for Paula’s comeback. They heard the song while they were at San Diego auditions. Paula remembers, “Within five second, Randy said, ‘This is you.’”
Best of luck to the two hopefuls….
Doggy Heart Attack
Posted in News, Snoop Dogg on the January 21, 2008
Nate Dogg, the cousin of Snoop Dogg, has reportedly suffered what was described as a heart attack. TMZ obtained the 911 call that was made and the caller has to be the most nonchalant person to ever walk the planet. It almost sounds like she’s making an everyday call and not for a guy who’s life may be on the line.
Since the original incident, reports are saying that Nate actually suffered a stroke and not a heart attack. The 38-year old rapper is currently in a medical rehab facility recovering from the stroke but no other information on his condition has been made available.
Joel Madden is a Proud Poppa
Posted in Joel Madden, News, Singers on the January 18, 2008
Joel Madden is showing everyone just how much of a proud father he is when he just posted a blog entry about his new life as a father on his DCMA Collective website.
In his entry in which he proudly proclaims that “It’s a girl!”, he dishes the details on the birth of daughter Harlow Winter Kate. She was born on January 11th, 2008 at 3:13PM. The bouncing baby girl weighed in at 6lbs. and 7oz., and is 19 inches long. He also spoke of who the girl looks like saying “She looks so much like her mom it’s crazy! She eats like a little maniac and she’s really sweet. She barely ever cries, even when daddy is changing her diaper, and believe me, I suck when it comes to diapers, but I’m learning! I can’t wait to show off some pictures.”
Silly Celebs, Steroids Are For Athletes
Posted in 50 Cent, Celebs, Mary J. Blige, Timbaland on the January 17, 2008
While we are used to hearing steroids accusations against athletes, it is less common to hear celebrities linked to the scandals. That is about to change.
According to the Albany Times Union, an investigation is underway regarding steroids trafficking. The people involved? So far the list includes Mary J. Blige, Timbaland, 50 Cent, Wyclef Jean, and Tyler Perry.
No one’s rep would comment at this time.
The Honorable Alicia Keys
Posted in Alicia Keys, Grammy Awards, Music Award, Music Review, News on the January 16, 2008
Alicia Keys looked magical in magenta when she walked the red carpet at the 2008 BET Honors at the Warner Theatre on Saturday night in Washington DC. The 27-year old, 9-time Grammy Award winning singer took home the Entertainment Award for her achievements and contributions as a leader in the entertainment industry.
See, this is how you make a big splash in your field of work. Why can’t all the Britney’s, Paris’ and Lindsay’s of the world just be traded in for people like Alicia? The world will be a much better place. Congratulations Alicia! And thanks for being a good role model.
The Real Grim Shady
Posted in Eminem, FUNNY, Rap Music, Rapper, Rumor on the January 15, 2008
Rap star Eminem used to be a workaholic; constantly scribbling lyrics on scraps of paper and toiling for hours in his studio revising songs. Now is the perfect time for the megastar to be at the top of his game, cherry picking the best talent for his production company.
However the 35 year old star - real name Marshall Mathers – has suffered a huge bout of writers block which has turned him into an overweight, spotty recluse who gorges on fatty food. He spends his time watching TV and playing computer games.
The music legend’s 5ft 8in frame has ballooned to 14½st and that he is battling heart problems. Now his desperate mother Debbie Nelson, 51, says: “I fear for him every waking moment.”
Time for a lifestyle change me thinks…
Music and Basketball - Beyonce and Kanye West
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, JAY-Z, Kanye West on the January 15, 2008
Beyonce and Kanye West chose to put aside their Connect Four rivalry aside as they shared a laugh during the New Jersey Nets’ NBA basketball game against the Seattle Supersonics on Wednesday night in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets won the game with a 99-88 victory. I’m sitting here wondering what the heck they were doing in New Jersey but I’m not going to ask.
Beyonce sat courtside and was sandwiched between her main man Jay-Z and Kanye. Their seats had ‘Rocawear’ emblazoned on the back. It’s the urban clothing label which was created by Jay-Z, Damon Dash and Kareem ‘Biggs’ Burke.
Carrie Underwood on Women’s Health
Posted in American Idol, Carrie Underwood, Celebs, Country Music, Record Label on the January 13, 2008
American Idol alum, one of the few that hasn’t been dropped by a record label, Carrie Underwood is in the January/February issue of Women’s Health magazine. In her cover article, she gets asked about everything from Tony Romo, being a vegetarian and wanting to be a news anchor. But what was most interesting for me was when she spoke of her weakness for 80s hair metal.
“I remember singing Motley Crue’s remake of ‘Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room’ in front of the mirror. That was the age of the real ‘rock star.’ I would like to have experienced that first-hand.” Who knew that the little country girl liked to head bang?
Idol Leftovers
Posted in American Idol, FUNNY, Rumor, Singers, TV Show on the January 11, 2008
American Idol alum Fantasia Barrino is becoming widely known for blowing off her performances but apparently, she blows off her fans too. The signer gave her final ‘Color Purple’ performance on Sunday and after the show ended at a still early 6PM, fans waited by the stage door to get her autograph until 8:45PM only to be told that Fantasia had already left.
Lucky for them, another Idol was there to sign some autographs in the shape of LaKisha Jones who also stars in the production. LaKisha happily gave autographs to the fans not even caring that she was actually signing pictures of Fantasia.
New Jonas
Posted in Album Release, Concert, Jonas Brothers, Music Bands, Pop Music on the January 10, 2008
Good news for all the teenyboppers of the world. The Jonas Brothers are releasing a new album this year. Their latest effort is set to be released this summer, specifically on July 8th. Their record is once again being produced by John Fields who supervised the sound boards for the brothers’ platinum self-titled debut album.
If you’re wondering just how they’ve been recording their album when they’re on a big tour with Miley ‘Hannah Montana’ Cyrus, the boys have actually been recording on their tour bus. I predict that they will totally eclipse Miley once their new album is out.
Madonna Still in India
Posted in Album Release, Madonna, News, Pop Music on the January 10, 2008
Madonna is still vacationing in India. She’s been on holiday since we rang in the New Year. Sources are saying that she’s on an extended vacation as a way to recharge her batteries as she gets ready to release a new album later this year and a subsequent tour.
The Queen of Pop and her family were spotted taking in the sights on Saturday. She spent time with her family by going horseback riding, learning native dance and shopping. The only member of the family who wasn’t spotted with her that day was little David Banda. Where could he have been?